A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3011061 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3012453 epoch_slot_no: 10053 block_no: 3010920 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1375 time: 2019-08-22 05:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46618926a58a1cbe659fe4b3cd8fa32c415db2e4889c4fbdb39bd55c06c32bebBlock Operator
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